135 NE Randolph Avenue, Peoria, Illinois Online: ~ (309)

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1 135 NE Randolph Avenue, Peoria, Illinois Online: ~ (309)

2 The First Sunday in Advent December 1/2, 2018 Saturday Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. WELCOME IN THE NAME OF OUR RISEN LORD Welcome to Trinity! Today in the Divine Service God proclaims to us through Word and Sacrament the forgiveness, love, and salvation that He has won for us through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ. If you are new to Trinity or looking for a church home, we invite you to join our family. Please introduce yourself to our Pastors following the service. Between the Sunday morning services, please join us for coffee and fellowship in the Gymnasium. At various points in the service you will be invited to refer to our hymnal, the Lutheran Service Book or LSB (image to the right), located on the back of the seat in front of you. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available from an usher for persons with vision difficulties. A STAFFED NURSERY is provided in the basement for infant 4 year old children during Sunday worship services and for ages 0 1 during Sunday School. There is also an unstaffed Quiet Room at the back of the church. We encourage all of our children to be in worship with their families, but the nursery/quiet Room are available when a child is having a difficult moment. WORSHIPPING WITH OUR CHILDREN Did you notice that the color of the altar paraments (the cloths on the altar, lectern and pulpit), the pastor's stole and the acolytes cinctures (ropes around their waste) changed this week?...blue is a royal color that Kings wear. During Advent we get ready to greet our newborn King, Jesus. Blue helps us remember that we are getting ready for Jesus' birthday and His coming again. Ideas adapted from Kids in the Divine Service by Christopher I. Thoma by the Commission on Worship of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod. All rights reserved. 2

3 Divine Service - Setting Four + We Come Into God's Presence + Prelude Ringing of the Bell Sunday: Please stand and face the Processional Cross Processional Hymn Savior of the Nations, Come Hymn 332 v. 1-5 Saturday: Please stand Invocation: The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism. P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. Blessing of the Advent Wreath P Beloved in the Lord, in this season of Advent we light the candles on this wreath in anticipation of the coming of Christ. May this wreath remind us that Jesus Christ came to conquer the darkness of sin and to lead us into the light of His glorious kingdom. As the prophet Isaiah says, C The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. Light the Candle 3

4 1987 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense.net, no. A GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense.net, no. A Confession of Sins P Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination. C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Absolution [John 20:19 23] P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die and rise for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. Kyrie Mark 10:47 4

5 Gloria in Excelsis Luke 2:14; John 1:29 Salutation P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. Collect of the Day P Let us pray. C Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come, that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please be seated 5

6 + God Speaks to Us + Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 33: Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD is our righteousness. A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Epistle Reading 1 Thessalonians 3: What thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10 as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith? 11 Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Please stand Alleluia 6

7 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-first chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. Holy Gospel Luke 21: And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. 29 And he told them a parable: Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 34 But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. Please be seated Hymn of the Day Savior of the Nations, Come Hymn 332 v.6-8 7

8 Sermon Please stand + We Respond to God's Word + Apostles Creed (see inside back cover of hymnal for text) Please be seated Offering Members can now make their gifts to the church through Trinity s app, Trinity Peoria, which can be downloaded through Google Play, itunes and Microsoft. Simply download the app and follow the directions under the GIVE button. Visitors/Guests: Please complete a yellow attendance card or text Pastor Synnott at so we can acknowledge your presence among us. Members: Please complete a white attendance card. Saturday: Please place them in the offering plate. Sunday: Please pass the attendance cards to the outside aisles where the ushers will collect them. Thank you! Please stand Offertory Hymn What Child Is This v. 3 Hymn 370 8

9 Public domain Prayers of the Church + God Serves Us His Holy Feast + Preface 2 Timothy 4:22; Colossians 3:1; Psalm 136 P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give Him thanks and praise. P It is right that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who came in the flesh, comes now to us in His body and blood, and will come again in glory. Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we glorify Your name and praise You singing: Sanctus Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9 9

10 Lord's Prayer (see inside back cover of hymnal for text) Matthew 6:9 13 The Words of Our Lord Matthew 26:26 28; Mark 14:22 24 Luke 22:19 20; 1 Corinthians 11:25 25 Pax Domini John 20:19 P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C Amen. Agnus Dei John 1:29 10

11 Please be seated Distribution Saturday: Communion will be served by continuous line. If you would like a gluten free wafer, please take one from the glass bowl in the bread tray. Those desiring the common cup are invited to come forward towards the end of the Distribution, receive the bread, and then kneel at the communion rail to receive the common cup. Sunday: For the Lord s Supper, you will be ushered forward to the communion rail from the center aisle. If you would like to receive a gluten free wafer, please extend your hand palm down when the wafers are distributed. The wine is first offered in individual cups (the white wine is non-alcoholic). If you wish to commune from the common cup, let the individual cup pass and then extend your hand as the common cup passes. Communion Statement As a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) church, we believe and confess that through the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper we receive the true body and blood of Christ in, with, and under the elements of bread and wine. As we commune with faith and repentance, we receive the forgiveness of sins and power to amend our sinful lives. If you would like to commune with us but are not a member of a church in fellowship with the LCMS, we ask that you schedule a visit with our pastor before communing. Our communion practice is not intended to exclude anyone, but rather to make certain that we, in love, faithfully administer the sacrament according to Christ s institution. If you are not communing, but wish to come forward to receive a blessing, please fold both arms across your heart while at the rail. Children are also encouraged to come forward for a blessing. Sunday: Music During the Distribution What Hope! An Eden Prophesied Hymn 342 Love in Christ Is Strong and Living Hymn 706 Once He Came in Blessing Hymn 333 Saturday: Post-Communion Blessing Please stand 11

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13 Post-Communion Prayer P Father in heaven, filled with the real presence of Your Son Jesus Christ we wait in faith for when He comes again in glory; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. + God Sends Us Out + Benedicamus Psalm 103:1 P Let us bless the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Benediction P C The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace. Amen. Saturday: Please be seated Recessional Hymn The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns Hymn 348 Silent Prayer Dismissal P Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God! Sunday: Please be seated Announcements and Welcome Additional announcements and other Trinity information is available in the weekly newsletter entitled Trinity News. This newsletter is available at both the front and rear entryways of the church. If you would rather receive the Trinity News by , please send an to tlcpeoria@gmail.com with Trinity News in the subject line. 13

14 Postlude Acknowledgments Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House. 14

15 THOSE SERVING IN WORD & SACRAMENT MINISTRY T T T Preacher: Liturgist: Pianist: Lector: Communion: Altar Guild: Sound/Lights: Ushers: Rev. Matthew B. Synnott Rev. Mark J. Nelson Saturday 6:00 Service Peter Wykert Ray Bertino Bill Allen, Dave Mingus Don and Vickie Fleming Will and Vickie Fleming Wayne and Yvonne Bowdish Sunday 8:00 Service Sunday 10:45 Service Organist: Peter Wykert Peter Wykert Lectors: Kim Vietti Brett Kneller Altar Guild: Pat Schultz, Regina Nena Brandy, Quenten and Jameson Fisher Communion: Chuck Burmeister, Eric Hipple Alan Stahl, David Draksler Keith Rieker, Ken Erdman Joel Eckert, Nicholas Farley Acolytes: Sidney Draksler, Alexis Dreher Nick Carmean, Paige Carmean Janelle Erdman Michael Coulter Nursery: Audrey Smith Marcia McCormick Greeters: Ed and Donna Winkler Roger and Laura Meyer Sound/Lights: Todd and Nicholas Coulter Mark King family Ushers: Zachary Oyler, Mike Wiesehan Bruce Husemann, Ed Thoma Chuck Neumann, Bob Wiesehan Rod Stauffer, Bob Close Eric Wiesehan T CD s of our church services are available in the cry room. T PLEASE JOIN US in the gym following the 8:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday for refreshments, fellowship, and caring conversation. T ALTAR FLOWERS are missing today out of respect or those still missing in the Paradise Fire, along with the homes and businesses destroyed, as well as victims of Hurricane Michael. Instead, Bill and Patty Bontemps ask member of Trinity to pray for the victims. 15